Day Five of the Retreat Much of the time in a Naikan Retreat is spent reflecting on individuals, from...
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Day Four of the Retreat
It’s 5:50am and you hear the sound of the morning bell, announcing the start of a new day. You’ve...
Day Two of the Retreat
It’s Day Two of the Naikan Retreat at the ToDo Institute. What’s happening today? If you were spending the...
How to Cope with Post-Election Shock Syndrome
If you were one of the 59 million people who voted for Donald Trump, you may be feeling jubilant...
Loosen Your Grip
This world is out of control. That is, it’s out of your control. Consider all the elements of your...
The Challenge of Being Present with People
For the past two years I’ve surveyed people about their strengths and weaknesses when it comes to the skills...
NAIKAN AND MENTAL ILLNESS
NAIKAN AND MENTAL ILLNESS For over ten years I worked very closely with people who have been diagnosed with...
Make Yourself at Home in the Unknown
Make Yourself at Home in the Unknown Dzigar Kongtrul We are most at home in our own home. We...